The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (3-3) challenge the Cleveland State Vikings (2-4) at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Action gets underway at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Cleveland State Vikings ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Vikings edged the UNCW Seahawks, 47-46, while the Colonels got blown out by the FIU Panthers, 89-70.
The Vikings held the Seahawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.307 (below their season average of 0.565) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below the 40.2 mark opponents have averaged against Cleveland State this season). Eastern Kentucky, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 26.2). Cleveland State was lifted by Algevon Eichelberger, who contributed 19 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ty Taylor led the way for Eastern Kentucky, recording 19 points and seven rebounds.
Colonels games tend to go under the O/U total (100.0 percent). Eastern Kentucky comes into the contest with records of 3-3 straight up (SU) and 2-1 against the spread (ATS).
Vegas has been spot on when setting the total of Vikings games, with an even split between overs and unders. Further, Cleveland State is 2-4 SU and 0-4 ATS.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Cleveland State offense. Since the 2018-19 season, Cleveland State ranks 238th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.5 percent), while the gambling defense of Eastern Kentucky has forced the 15th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.7 percent).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Cleveland State Vikings Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Cleveland State, ATS Winner – Cleveland State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Eastern Kentucky averages 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Cleveland State ranks 276th in three pointers allowed per game (24.6).
- The Colonels average 10.5 steals per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. The Vikings rank 222nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- Cleveland State averages 3.2 blocks per game, which is ranked 158th in the NCAA. Eastern Kentucky ranks 215th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
- The Colonels average 37.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. The Vikings rank 311th in rebounds allowed per game (39.8).
- Eastern Kentucky averages 14.8 assists per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Cleveland State ranks 277th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
